As part of Art Connects, last week we explored a new creative discipline: welding. For most participants, it was their first time working with metal and a welding machine. It felt exciting and slightly challenging at first, but curiosity and enthusiasm quickly took over. After an introduction to safety and the basic techniques, everyone had the opportunity to get hands-on. Step by step, participants learned how to join pieces of metal and discovered that welding is not only a

On Tuesday 7 July, around 45 young people and 10 other guests, including representatives from several partner organisations, came together at Kouros Atelier for a new Jeugdverbinden 2.0 co-creation event. It was an afternoon and evening filled with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas and new connections, all centred around one important question: what really matters to young people in Nijmegen? The event began with the Jeugdverbinden 2.0 youth survey. Participants were invi

For four young people and one team leader from Bildung Nijmegen, the summer started with a special adventure: the Erasmus+ youth exchange Roots & Waves in Soulac-sur-Mer, France. For several participants, this was their very first Erasmus+ project. That means packing your bag, travelling with a group, meeting young people from other countries, speaking English, figuring things out together and slowly realising that you are capable of more than you thought. And as if that was

At Bildung Nijmegen, we believe that meaningful projects begin with young people themselves. That is why we are launching Jongeren kiezen wat telt at the end of September. This project brings young people together to explore which ideas they want to develop further within Bildung Nijmegen. These ideas can grow from their own interests, talents and experiences, whether that is around creativity, culture, community, conversations, activities or new ways of bringing people toget

As part of Kunst doet Verbinden, a project by Bildung Nijmegen, this workshop focused on glazing. Because of the warm weather, we adjusted the planning and held the workshop on a different day with a smaller group. We also took extra precautions, including plenty of drinks, more breaks and a calmer pace. The smaller group created a warm and personal atmosphere. Participants had the time and space to work at their own pace, ask questions, help each other and enjoy the creative

From 21 to 27 June, a group of young people from Bildung Nijmegen took part in Friendship Week in Haninge, Sweden. This Erasmus+ Youth Exchange focused on friendship, community and connection. Together with young people from Sweden and Italy, our participants spent a week in and around Haninge, about 30 minutes south of Stockholm. The programme was all about getting to know each other, doing activities together, spending time in nature, sharing cultures and discovering how qu

On 16 June, young people came together again for Jeugdverbinden 2.0. During the meeting, we discussed the challenges young people experience in Nijmegen, as well as their ideas, concerns and hopes for the future of the city. The meeting started with an online survey. Afterwards, we discussed the results together using different statements. This led to open conversations, recognisable stories and a variety of perspectives. Young people shared what matters to them, what they st

At Hobbycentrum Nijmegen, participants of Kunst doet Verbinden continued their creative journey with a still life painting workshop under the guidance of artist Claudia Librizzi. During the workshop, the participants worked with observation, colour, shape and composition. A still life may seem simple at first, but it invites people to slow down and really look. What colours do you see? How does the light fall? Which details stand out? From there, everyone translated what they

During our second City Walk, we explored the medieval history of Nijmegen together. This time, the focus was on power, faith and city walls. Guided by Adnan, the participants walked past places that still tell the story of how the city was shaped, protected and governed centuries ago. After a shared lunch at JongerenLab, the group headed towards Kronenburgerpark. At the Kronenburgertoren, we reflected on Nijmegen’s medieval defences and the way the city expanded over the cent

On Friday 5 June, the first clay modelling workshop took place as part of Kunst doet Verbinden, our creative project at Hobbycentrum Nijmegen. Participants came together to explore clay, shape their own ideas and experience how art can create space for meeting, learning and connection. For many participants, it was their first time working with clay. That made the workshop especially valuable. There was room to experiment, ask questions, make mistakes and slowly create someth

Last Saturday, Bildung Nijmegen hosted its first Historic City Walk and dialogue session. It was a warm, inspiring and thoughtful afternoon in which local history, personal stories and meaningful conversation came together in a natural way. Guided by Adnan, participants walked through Nijmegen and explored the city not only as a place of buildings, streets and monuments, but as a living collection of stories. We reflected on the Roman roots of Nijmegen, the long history of pe

From 17 to 26 April 2026, Abdulrahman took part on behalf of Bildung Nijmegen in Train for Global Change, an international Erasmus+ training course on Global Education in Bușteni, Romania. The training brought together educators, youth workers and facilitators from different countries to explore how global themes can be made understandable, creative and meaningful for young people and local communities. For Bildung Nijmegen, this connected strongly with the work we do in Nijm

We are proud and happy to share that our Erasmus+ Training Course Youth Empower Green has been approved. The project will take place in Ureki, Georgia, and will bring together youth workers, trainers and professionals from 10 different countries to explore the role of youth work in building a more sustainable future. With Youth Empower Green, Bildung Nijmegen wants to create a learning space where participants can exchange experiences, develop practical tools and reflect on h

From 6 to 15 May 2026, Bildung Nijmegen travelled to Riposto, near Catania in Sicily, with five young people and one team leader for the Erasmus+ youth exchange Climate Chain: Empowering Young People for Environmental Sustainability. The project was hosted by InformaGiovani and brought together young people from different European countries to explore climate, sustainability and the role young people can play in creating change. The programme focused on themes that are often

With Kunst doet Verbinden (Art Connects), Bildung Nijmegen creates accessible creative workshops where art, meeting others and personal expression come together. You do not need any experience with art or pottery. The workshops are mainly about creating something together, trying something new and discovering what can happen when you work with your hands. The first workshop series focuses on pottery. On Friday 5 June, participants will work with clay and create their own piec

From 13 to 19 April 2026, Mina and Claudia took part in Vibrant Minds on behalf of Bildung Nijmegen, an international Erasmus+ seminar in Rijeka, Croatia. For one week, youth workers, volunteers and people from different civil society organisations came together around one central question: how can we use art to give young people more space for expression, encounter and connection? For us, this is not an abstract question. At Bildung Nijmegen, we see again and again that art